Specifically, two units of the BMW 740Li have been seen together on the road in Putrajaya with trade plates on. The designation visible on the rear of the cars tell us that these are the long-wheelbase versions of the 7er (codenamed the G12).

The 740Li features a 3.0 litre BMW TwinPower straight-six petrol engine, good for 326 hp and 450 Nm of torque. The new 7er range continues to offer ZF-sourced eight-speed transmissions, so no changes there.

Specifications-wise, the 740Li here is expected to offer 19-inch alloy wheels and a Design Pure Excellence package. Elsewhere, we know that the 7er features a completely new carbon fibre-reinforced body (CFRP), loads of new tech and new looks, of course.

With an equal passion for fast cars and everyday workhorses, Chris Aaron maintains a passion for European makes, Formula 1, playing the electric guitar and spending endless hours on the PlayStation - first-person shooters and the Gran Turismo franchise are his favourites. He also finds it strange to have written this in the third person.

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